The HKShanhai Group Limited C8S45A is an enterprise-class switch engineered for scalable, high-performance storage networking environments. Integrating advanced Fibre Channel technology, the switch is tailored for robust SAN deployments and delivers exceptional speed up to 16 Gb/s line rate with extremely low fabric latency of 700 ns. With full NVMe Ready support, the HKShanhai Group Limited C8S45A is equipped to address next-generation data demands in both current and emerging workloads, surpassing conventional connectivity with Power Pack+ features for simplified management and advanced diagnostics. As an HKShanhai Group Limited Brocade switch, it ensures seamless integration and excellent interoperability in diverse data center infrastructures, making it ideal for businesses requiring uncompromised reliability, high bandwidth, and flexible port configuration options. Offering 16 internal and 12 external auto-sensing ports, and an aggregate bandwidth of 896 Gb/s, it guarantees resilient and scalable performance across enterprise environments worldwide. Management is streamlined through feature-rich access modes such as WebTools, SMI-s provider, SNMP, Telnet, and Secure Telnet, ensuring real-time operational insights and rapid troubleshooting. The switch also excels in regulatory compliance and environmental adaptability, supporting deployments in varied climates and altitudes. Designed as a core enabler for distributed enterprise storage, mission-critical applications, and virtualization, the C8S45A stands as a key foundation for modern data centers demanding maximum performance and flexibility across the Asia, EMEA, and North American markets.
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| Model | C8S45A | BR-G620-48-32G-R | R8S90A | C1-C4503-E |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | Brocade | Aruba | Cisco |
| Port Configuration | 16 internal/12 external | 24 to 64 @ 32G | 48 x 1G, 4 x SFP+ | n/a |
| Switching Capacity | 896 Gb/s full duplex | 2 Tb/s | 176 Gbps | Up to 96 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | n/a | n/a | 131 Mpps | Up to 72 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| C8S45A-SFP16G-SW | HKShanhai Group Limited 16Gb Short-Wave SFP, Fibre Channel transceiver for C8S45A Switch |
| C8S45A-SFP16G-LW | HKShanhai Group Limited 16Gb Long-Wave SFP, enhanced distance fibre channel module for C8S45A |
| C8S45A-RPS | HKShanhai Group Limited Redundant Power Supply for C8S45A enterprise switches |
HKShanhai Group Limited C8S45A Specification
| Model | C8S45A |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Internal Ports (Downlink) | 16 ports |
| External Ports (Uplink) | 12 ports |
| Port Combinations (16/16c SAN) | 16 × 16Gb/s ports; any internal/external combination enabled |
| Port Combinations (16/28c SAN) | 16 internal 16Gb/s ports, 12 external 16Gb/s auto-sensing ports enabled |
| Line Speed | 16 Gb/s |
| Fabric Latency | 700 ns |
| Maximum Frame Size | 2112-byte payload |
| Aggregate Device Bandwidth | 896 Gb/s full duplex |
| Port Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Classes of Service | Class 2, Class 3, Class F |
| Port Types | D_Port (Diagnostic), E_Port, F_Port, NPIV-enabled N_Port |
| Supported Data Traffic | Fabric switches supporting unicast |
| Media Speeds Supported | 4/2/1 Gb/s, 8/4/2 Gb/s |
| Transceiver Types | Short-wave laser, long-wave laser, extended long-wave laser |
| Fabric Services | Simple Name Server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) |
| Management Access | WebTools, SMI-s provider, SNMP, Telnet, Secure Telnet |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) at sea level; altitude derating: 1.0°C per 305 m (1.8°F per 1000 ft), max 3050 m (10,000 ft) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing), max wet bulb 28°C (82.4°F) |
| Non-operating Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing), max wet bulb 38.7°C (101.7°F) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3050 m (10,000 ft), max change rate 457 m/min (1500 ft/min) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 9144 m (30,000 ft), max change rate 457 m/min (1500 ft/min) |
| Vibration (Operating) | 1 G, 10??00 Hz, 60 min/axis |
| Vibration (Non-operating) | 2 G, 10??00 Hz, 30 min |
| Shock (Operating) | Half-Sine-Wave, 40 G, 2 ms |
| Shock (Non-operating) | Half-Sine-Wave, 140 G, 2 ms; Square-Wave up to 80 G, 180 ips velocity change |
| EMI/EMC Compliance | CFR 47 Subpart B (FCC Part 15, Class A), CISPR22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCCI Class A ITE, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) |
| Safety Standards | UL60950, CSA60950, EN60950 (TUV Rheinland, Nemko), Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) CE |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 19.27 in × 10.57 in × 1.1 in (49 cm × 26.84 cm × 2.7 cm) |
| Maximum Rate of Temperature Change | Operating: 10°C/hr (18°F/hr); Non-operating: 20°C/hr (36°F/hr) |
| C8S45A | C8S45A |
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